Defense Research and Development Organization of India (Drido) Today, 21 May 2018 Year issued a statement, that ground-based supersonic missile "BrahMos" was successfully tested.
Test-fired a supersonic cruise missile "Brahmos" has been successfully implemented 21 May 2018 year from a mobile launcher at a test range in Balasore Odishi state of the program to extend the service life of missiles 10 to 15 years – said in DRDO, adding, that the rocket flew through the path laid down, and its key components functioned without a glitch.
The trials involved experts from the DRDO and the Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace.
rocket “BrahMos” is based on the export version of the P-800 is a joint Russian-Indian development “onyx” - corundum. The missile has a top speed in 2,5-2,8 times the speed of sound, It can be run from submarines, ships, shore installations, as well as aircraft.
In recent years, India is making efforts to imporzamescheniyu rocket parts, made in Russia to Indian counterparts, as it significantly reduces the cost of the missile. DRDO has recently experienced “BrahMos” with homing Indian head and recognized test successful. In the future management of BrahMos Aerospace plans to completely eliminate the use of Russian homing other accessories.
Build rockets were launched from «BrahMos Aerospace» Hyderabad and OAO "PO" Strela "" in Orenburg.
